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A Conair ground crew attaches a hose to the tank of a Lockheed L188 Electra Airtanker at their base in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Conair has introduced a new constant flow delivery system that holds 12,490 litres of water or retardent to drop on forest fires. The new system offers an efficient lower volume delivery over more area.

A Conair ground crew attaches a hose to the tank of a Lockheed L188 Electra Airtanker at their base in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Conair has introduced a new constant flow delivery system that holds 12,490 litres of water or retardent to drop on forest fires. The new system offers an efficient lower volume delivery over more area. (Reuters photo)

A Conair ground crew attaches a hose to the tank of a Lockheed L188 Electra Airtanker at their base in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Conair has introduced a new constant flow delivery system that holds 12,490 litres of water or retardent to drop on forest fires. The new system offers an efficient lower volume delivery over more area.